But Bolton’s testimony would make that devastating conclusion inescapable, even to Republican senators who have striven mightily to blind themselves to the obvious. No wonder Trump’s lawyers so vehemently opposed Bolton’s being subpoenaed last week. No wonder Trump himself expressed concern last week about the possibility of Bolton testifying. … If John Bolton said this, it was only to sell a book.”ADFrom Trump on down, they all know how damning Bolton’s testimony would be to Trump’s defense. And that witness would destroy the central defense Trump’s lawyers have raised.

Source: Washington Post January 27, 2020 15:26 UTC